McCarthy & Stone, Harbourside House

Over 60s retirement property for sale, rent and Shared Ownership in Eastbourne, East Sussex

This Retirement Living community is in a superb location. Just a 15 minute flat walk to the seafront or the stunning Sovereign Harbour North Marina with its wide range of waterside restaurants, bars and cafes, and just a 10 minute drive from the beautiful expanses of Eastbourne Beach.

Easy independent living for the over 60s

All our retirement property for sale, rent and Shared Ownership in Eastbourne is cleverly designed with smart yet stylish features, like easy turn taps, to make life easier now and in the future. Low maintenance, warm and elegant, with the latest security and safety features built in, most of our homeowners enjoy cheaper bills too.

Many of these retirement apartments have either private patios or balconies. All offer access to attractive communal spaces including the beautiful lounge with Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art audio and video system plus a gorgeous garden area with seating. You’re looked after by the friendly on-site manager and these shared spaces are filled with (entirely optional) events, parties and clubs. Parking is available and well-behaved pets are welcome too.

Local area

With claims to be the UK's sunniest destination, the pretty seaside town of Eastbourne, in East Sussex, is a fantastic location for a coastal retirement with the lure of beautiful seaside views, Victorian architecture, and country walks, combined with traditional delights like ice-cream and fish and chips. Situated on the Sussex coast, within the South Downs National Park in 1066 Country, this is a glorious spot to live in If you're looking for an active retirement then our retirement flats for sale in Eastbourne offer everything you could possibly want from sporting and leisure activities to culture, shopping and eating out. Foodies will flock to Eastbourne Borough Market, where every Wednesday and Sunday you'll find local, artisan and seasonal produce and street food as well as crafts and gifts. The town itself is packed with lively pubs, restaurants and cafes offering food from around the world as well as British staples.

There are also plentiful museums, landmarks and places of historical interest including Eastbourne Pier, the Redoubt Fortress (the remains of an old Roman bath) and Pevensey Court House Museum & Gaol. The striking Towner Eastbourne offers a world class contemporary art space while the Sovereign Harbour Marina has a thriving yacht scene as well as being a shopping and eating hotspot. While outdoor leisure activities include fishing, boating, water sports, sea swimming, golf with a sea view, rambling around the Seven Sisters and much more.

But if that's all not enough, Eastbourne also provides easy access to the bright lights of Central London (arrive by train in just over an hour and a half) and Brighton (40 mins approximately by train.) making it the idea spot for every retirement dream.

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 23/01/2026.